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Masha Folk is the Charles Stark Draper Career Development Professor in Aeronautics and Astronautics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Her research focuses on sustainable aerospace technology, driven by a deep desire to accelerate carbon-neutral aviation. With a background in aerodynamics and propulsion, she addresses the challenges of climate change within the aviation sector, which is undergoing significant transformations. Masha has published works that contribute to the fields of gas turbine aerodynamics and sustainable propulsion, emphasizing the importance of technology transfer for real-world applications. She has taught subjects including fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and experimental methods. Masha's academic journey includes a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge and various positions, including being an aerothermal specialist at Rolls-Royce.
MIT • Cambridge, MA
Current position as a professor in Aeronautics and Astronautics.
Rolls-Royce • Cambridge, MA
Specialized in aerothermal analysis and technology applications.
Rolls-Royce • Cambridge, MA
Worked on aerodynamic design and analysis of turbine components.